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GibsonKamau

GibsonKamau

Security Engineer
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About me

Cloud Security Engineer (Aspiring) | Cybersecurity Practitioner

I am an emerging Cloud Security Engineer with a strong technical foundation in AWS architecture, offensive security, and defensive security operations. My journey blends hands-on cybersecurity practice with cloud engineering, giving me a dual perspective on securing modern infrastructure.

What I Do

I specialize in transforming complex security challenges into structured, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. Through intensive labs and real-world simulations, I’ve built practical experience across:

  • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

  • Network Traffic Analysis & Wireless Security Audits

  • Threat Hunting, Incident Response & Adversary Profiling

  • Web & API Security, CTI, and Malware Analysis

I work confidently with industry tools including Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, Bettercap, and Hashcat, documenting findings with clarity and delivering actionable remediation.

Cloud Security Focus

I have completed AWS Cloud Practitioner and am advancing through AWS Solutions Architect training, developing skills in:

  • Secure VPC design and network segmentation

  • IAM governance and identity best practices

  • EC2, RDS, and S3 security architectures

  • Serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB) deployments

  • CloudWatch / CloudTrail monitoring & security automation

  • Designing resilient, cost-efficient, and compliant cloud environments

My goal is to integrate cybersecurity principles directly into cloud architecture—building systems that are secure by design, scalable under pressure, and aligned to modern security frameworks.

My Approach

I am driven by curiosity, precision, and a commitment to continuous improvement. I enjoy breaking down attacks, understanding adversary behavior, and architecting systems that stand firm against evolving threats. Every project I work on blends offensive insight, defensive strategy, and cloud-native design.

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Skills

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) Cloud, Infrastructure & Application Security Ethical hacking / Penetration testing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Identity and Access Management (IAM) Incident response & forensics

Work Experience

Photographer
Sunafrica LLC 2018-03-18 - ● Executed professional photography assignments for individual and corporate clients. ● Maintained organized digital workflows and timely project delivery. ● Collaborated with other creatives and production teams to meet project specifications.
Founder and creative Director
KamauGibsonPhotography 2021-05-10 - Present ●Managed end-to-end digital asset workflows, including secure cloud storage, backups, and data integrity management. ●Developed strong client relationship and project management skills through direct engagement and expectation management. ●Applied vendor risk management principles when selecting third-party service providers for equipment and software. ●Demonstrated financial management, business operations, and strategic planning expertise. ●Utilized technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and Capture One Pro for professional post-production. ●Achieved recognition for high-quality creative output and client satisfaction.
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
Stephensons Brand LLC 2024-07-02 - Present ●Co-founded and managed e-commerce and operational workflows including platform management, procurement, inventory, and vendor relations. ●Directed sales channels, customer service, and online order fulfillment to optimize engagement and retention. ●Led creative direction, brand identity, content production, and marketing campaigns, ensuring cohesive storytelling and high-quality digital output. ●Implemented business automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and service quality.

Education

AfricaHackon Academy Level 2
Professional Certificate 2025-04-19 - 2025-10-15 Through comprehensive cybersecurity projects and hands-on lab environments, I developed practical skills across vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and network analysis. I worked extensively with tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, Bettercap, and Hashcat to identify, analyze, and exploit security weaknesses. My training also covered reconnaissance, cyber threat intelligence, web and API security, malware development, threat hunting, and incident response. I gained real-world experience analyzing network traffic, assessing wireless security, profiling adversary behavior, testing authentication mechanisms, and executing red-team and blue-team techniques. Across all projects, I documented findings professionally and delivered actionable remediation guidance. These combined experiences strengthened my mastery of both defensive and offensive security practices, preparing me to operate confidently in real-world cybersecurity environments.
AWS Cloud Engineering (In Progress)
Professional Certificate 2025-10-20 - 2026-01-21 AWS Cloud Practitioner (Completed) Gained foundational knowledge of AWS core services, cloud concepts, security, pricing, and architectural best practices. Built a strong understanding of IAM, EC2, S3, VPC basics, shared responsibility model, and cloud governance—forming the base for advanced cloud engineering and security work. AWS Solutions Architect Training (In Progress) Developing hands-on skills in building and securing AWS cloud environments with a strong focus on secure architecture and cloud security best practices. Training covers VPC design (subnets, routing, NAT, and security groups), IAM governance, EC2 architecture and scaling strategies, S3 data protection, and deploying RDS and serverless databases such as DynamoDB and Lambda. Also gaining experience with Load Balancers, Auto Scaling Groups, and designing highly available, cost-efficient, and fault-tolerant systems. Includes monitoring and logging with CloudWatch and CloudTrail, alongside practical guidance on securing workloads, implementing defense-in-depth, and integrating cybersecurity principles into cloud architecture. Focused on combining cloud engineering and cybersecurity to design resilient, secure AWS environments.
ALX Professional Foundations
Professional Certificate 2025-05-10 - 2025-08-05 Completed the ALX Professional Foundations program, a rigorous training focused on developing workplace readiness, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Gained practical experience in critical thinking, project execution, time management, and collaborative teamwork through weekly milestones and real-world assignments. Strengthened professional behaviors such as accountability, adaptability, giving and receiving feedback, and communicating with clarity. The course also emphasized personal branding, goal setting, and career development, enabling me to present myself confidently in professional environments. Through group projects—including identifying community challenges and proposing innovative solutions—I enhanced my ability to work with diverse teams, manage tasks, and deliver results. Overall, this training equipped me with the foundational skills needed to thrive in modern, high-performance workplaces.

Honors & awards

Earn this Badge AfricaHackOn Cyber Security Swara
2025-10-15 This badge recognizes individuals who have successfully completed the AfricaHackOn Academy 6-month intensive cybersecurity program. Having demonstrated mastery of cybersecurity principles and practices through rigorous hands-on training, real-world simulations, and expert mentorship.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2025-10-10 Earners of this certification have a fundamental understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. Badge owners are able to identify essential AWS services necessary to set up AWS-focused projects.

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